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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 463,831.63, 695,261.89 and 194,114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 463,831.63, 695,261.89 and 194,114.31 is: 290,968.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    463,831.63 : 695,261.89 = 194,114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    463,831.63/695,261.89 = 194,114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    463,831.63x = 695,261.89 × 194,114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    463,831.63x = 134,960,280,308.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,960,280,308.49/463,831.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290,968.26

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